Botulism,”From preformed toxins of clostridiumCan be eradicated at 100F for 10 minsSymmetric, descending flaccid paralysis that starts with dry mouth, diplopia +/- dysarthria after GI symptoms Dx via toxins in serum stool or gastric contentsRx via gastric lavage within hrs of ingestion

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Botulism,”From preformed toxins of clostridiumCan be eradicated at 100F for 10 minsSymmetric, descending flaccid paralysis that starts with dry mouth, diplopia +/- dysarthria after GI symptoms Dx via toxins in serum stool or gastric contentsRx via gastric lavage within hrs of ingestion

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